Landscape & Beautification Committee

Chairperson: Allen Cooney apcooney@yahoo.com

Mission: Make recommendations regarding the design, maintenance and budgets of the common areas and Lifestyle section.

Fountain Update

June 1, 2008 Tree Lawn Beautification
Update from Chairperson Allen Cooney:

The Landscape committee would like to thank all of the Meadow Lakes residents who participated in the recent bulk tree purchase to help beautify our community. It was a tremendous success. Over 70 trees were purchased.

Gerber landscaping will be locating with the help of the utility companies where the trees can be planted starting the week of June 2nd. They hope to have all the trees planted by June 16th.  If you have any questions regarding the planting you can talk to Paul Lieux or Doug Gerber at 440-366-9557.

For all the residents that missed out this time around, all is not lost. If you would like to have trees for your yards we plan to repeat this sale again in late summer or early fall. Please watch the web site for the up coming information.

Tree Lawn Beautification    

When purchasing trees keep certain things in mind, such as the tree shape, color in Spring and Fall, height and width.  Fruit bearing trees are not allowed.

Please remember to water any new trees planted this year, especially in the dry summer months. By keeping a jug of water in your car, it is easy to stop and water your new trees before you pull out into the street. View Tree Planting Guide

City Requirements. You may plant any tree lawn tree that you wish providing it is on the approved City list and meets the following requirements: 

1. Tree clearance must be 9 feet above sidewalks and 14 feet above streets.
2. Tree plantings must be no closer than 10 feet from a water hydrant or 35 feet from a street corner, and  when planting more than one tree in a tree lawn keep 30 feet between trees.
3. Tree lawn species approved by the City include 40 different varieties.
4. Other varieties of trees may be planted elsewhere on your property. Please note certain species are declared “public nuisances” per Ordinance 1030.07: silver maple, honey locust, poplar, basswood, box elder, catalpa and willow.

Bulk Purchase. We have negotiated a bulk purchase of trees that can be purchased for Fall planting. View all specimens and pertinent information, or click on tree names below to view only that particular species.

1. Crabapple – Sugar Tyme
2. Crabapple - Prairifire
3. Dogwood – Kousa
4. Japanese Tree Lilac – Ivory Silk
5. Maple – Flame
6. Maple – Celebration
7. Maple – Autumn Blaze (not for tree lawns)
8. Pear – Cleveland Select
9. Redbud – Eastern Redbud
10. Serviceberry – Autumn Brilliance

The Meadow Lakes Landscape and Beautification Committee will also have a Fall Planting.  Please contact Al Cooney at (440) 327-9035 or apcooney@yahoo.com with any questions.